Local News from Monday, August 31st, 2026

A second UAE relief aircraft has arrived in Nepal, carrying 45 tonnes of aid for people affected by floods and landslides.

The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has highlighted the growing role of Emirati women in Dubai’s government workforce.

UAE Land Forces have taken part in a military exercise in South Korea, alongside units of the Korean Army.

The UAE has strongly condemned the missile attacks targeting Jordan on Monday, reiterating its full solidarity with the country.

The UAE has strongly condemned Iran's drone attack on its territory, calling it a dangerous escalation that poses a threat to the security, stability and territorial integrity of the state.

The UAE Ministry of Defence has denied reports that Al Minhad Air Base was targeted by missiles.

The UAE Armed Forces have dealt with a drone over the country's territorial waters that came from Iran, according to the Ministry of Defence.

Motorists in the UAE will be paying more at the pump in September, the UAE Fuel Price Committee confirmed on Monday.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has welcomed more than 1.27 million students across the UAE as they begin the new academic year.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has wished students, teachers and families a successful start to the new academic year.

More than 218,000 students are now enrolled at universities across the UAE, as new registrations reached their highest level in five years.